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BG57 VEW

2007 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,084 mi
Last recorded165,084 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 165,084 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,213 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2022 134,192 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 134,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,361 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,415 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 115,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,255 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 103,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,662 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 90,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,974 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,883 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 64,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,208 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,680 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BG57 VEW is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG57 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG57 VEW registered?

BG57 VEW is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is BG57 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 VEW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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